Saturday, 22 August 2015

We call nut grass rhizomes Korai Kizhangu | Muthakasu in Tamil and Nagarmotha in Hindi. Nut grass is considered a weed but the rhizomes of the grass are regarded very highly in ayurvedic medicine and has been used for thousands of years. The grass is used to make mats and you will never find a single home in our village without the mat, we call it korai pai. Though you get plastic mats, I would suggest trying mats made out of nagarmotha, I am sure you will love it as much as I do. The botanical name of nagarmotha is Cyperus Rotundus and it is said to have been originated in India. You will be really surprised at the medicinal properties of the rhizome, it has astringent, analgesic, diuretic, antispasmodic, anti inflammatory, the list goes on and on. Many of these properties have been proven through clinical research. The rhizomes are black in color with a very distinctive pleasant odor. The rhizomes are used to make essential oil and nagarmotha oil also have lot of medicinal values. The nagarmotha | cypriol oil is used in creams, lotions and in perfumery. Nagarmotha is widely used in home remedies and it is also a very important ingredient in preparing the famous chyawanprash. Nagarmotha powder are sold everywhere, if you can get fresh roots you can use them too. Here are some of the very effective home remedies using nagarmotha: 1. Nagarmotha Essential Oil For Skin: Nagarmotha oil is a very very effective as a massage oil. It has been proven to have antibacterial properties. But never use the oil directly, always combine it with a base oil like unrefined coconut oil or sesame oil. Massaging the body with nagarmotha oil treats all the skin infections very effectively. It also relaxes a person very effectively. Nagarmotha oil also can be used for massaging painful joints and inflammation. 2. Nagarmotha For getting rid of intestinal worms: Nagarmotha is a very effective ingredient to get rid of intestinal worms. Nagarmotha powder taken along with little bit of ginger powder and honey is a very effective treatment for intestinal worms. 3. Nagarmotha For Diabetes: Nagarmotha powder has been proven through research to significantly reduce the blood sugar levels. There are also very few side effects of taking nagarmotha. 4. Nagarmaotha For Diarrhea: Nagarmotha decoction is used for treating diarrhea and is also proven through clinical research. To make the remedy, boil 1/2 cup of water along with a small piece of pounded nagarmotha, let it reduce, strain and have.This water also can be given for treating fevers and indigestion. 5. Nagarmotha For Wound healing: The wound healing effect of nagarmotha also has been proven through research. The fresh paste of the root can be used for treating all kinds of wounds. It can also be applied as poultice on the breasts to increase breast milk supply. 6. Nagarmotha For Hair Removal: Nagarmotha has always been used in many of the traditional bath powders because it prevents skin infections and body odor. When it is combined along with turmeric and kuppaimeni leaves, it helps to get rid of unwanted hair. This is a very safe treatment but it takes consistent daily use to see results...

METHOD:
1. Soak turmeric in water and rub onto a coarse stone to make a paste.

2. Sun dry the korai kilangu and grind to a powder. I ground it to a coarse powder as I was going to grind again along with other ingredients.

3. Collect fresh kuppaimeni plant and grind it along with turmeric paste and nagarmutha powder

3. Grind to a very fine paste. To use, apply this paste on the face, let it dry and gently scrub it off.

NOTES:

This paste should be applied regularly to see results. It can be used all over the body too.

This paste also treats all kinds of skin infections.

I have used fresh kuppaimeni but you can substitute it with good quality powder.

You can also use nagarmotha powder which is easily available online.

Like all herbal preparation for hair removal this is a treatment that takes months of regular use to see results, but it works.

This paste can be applied for young girls regularly as it does not have any side effects.

Hi Ramya,Thanks a lot for the very informative blog. The information and remedies are nicely expressed. My friends and I are finding this blogs helpful, however, the issue is getting the items, herbs, in a fresh form. If we want to use it is powder form, may be afraid of getting a genuine product. Can anybody please let us know the site of any genuine online seller of these products. Also, if possible, please let us know the quantity (proportion) of each item for respective remedies.

Natural hair removal methods takes a long time of daily application to see results but the results are permanent. I would suggest applying daily for a period of 5 to 6 months (the time depends on the thickness of the hair)....

Hi, I would suggest using this bath powder daily for her instaed of nagarmotha and kuppaimeni, we only use this bath powder for babies traditionaly and it does wonders to the skin: http://www.wildturmeric.net/2015/02/nalangu-maavu-ingredients-ubtan-for-babies.html

hey i ordered the nagarmotha powder of herbal hills from amazon which costed me 3 packs of 100gms for 200rs...now m not sure if its safe to consume for my stomach issues as i have stomach problems...is nagarmotha that cheap?

Hi Ramya, you are doing a amazing work, keep going.Just want to know if we can use nagarmotha and kuppaimeni powder on 3 months baby girl along with baby bath powder? Waiting for your reply. Thank you so much.

This nagarmotha paste does work but it takes a long time( at least a few months) of regular daily use to see results. The time also depends on the thickness of the hair on the face. But I would suggest giving it a try...

Hi Ramya, your blog is very helpful and I have tried a few recipes for hair fall treatment you have suggested.It works magic. Can you suggest any homeremedy exclusively for eczema. My daughter has it from her childhood days. can you help me, please.

Hi. I recently came across your blog. Very informative for young girls like me.I'm 22 years old. I live in Hyderabad, so it's quite difficult to get Koraikizhangu or Kuppaimeni. I ordered all these online in powder form.I wanted to know if I can add red sandalwood powder to this mixture.Also, can I apply it as a mask daily and leave it over night?Thank you.

I have not used red sandal wood powder along with this mixture, but you can add it. I would suggest applying the mask, let it dry and gently scrub it off when dry without any water. The scrubbing weakens the hair and with daily use facial hair growth will gradually thin down....

Hi I have severe sun allergy .. get rashes even with minutes of exposure to sun. I get rashes which itch a lot for days and then turn blackish later. Do you have any treatment for the same? I read nagarmotha helps in such conditions. If yes how should it be used? Thank you

Nagarmotha is great for treating sun burns. Mix nagarmotha powder with homemade yogurt and apply. I would also suggest applying fresh Aloe Vera gel. You can also make a big batch of Aloe Vera oil (you can find the recipe in the blog) and apply. All these remedies will greatly help with sun allergy...

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